Sunday, April 13, 2008

MONDAY

· International Economic Development Council holds forum on federal economic development.

· Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee holds hearing on the U.S. credit markets with a focus on the impact of the cost and availability of student loans.

· Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee holds hearing on U.S. credit markets with a focus on proposals to mitigate foreclosures and restore liquidity to the mortgage markets.

· Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee holds hearing on the impact of the credit crunch on small business.

· House Small Business Committee holds hearing on ensuring that small businesses have fair access to federal contracts.

· House Financial Services subcommittee on consumer credit holds hearing on credit card protections for consumers.

· Woodrow Wilson Center holds discussion on the global fiscal and economic implications of climate change.